Campus Buildings

A brief description of buildings’ histories are provided below.

Alumni Hall - Built in 1905 under Charles Maginnis, this residential building was the product of pledges of Holy Cross alumni in 1904. It was the first campus building to have electricity.

Beaven Hall - This building is named after Thomas D. Beaven (class of 1870), who was the bishop of Springfield, MA at the time. As Holy Cross experienced problematic overcrowding in 1911, he urged his diocese to help raise funds to build a new residence hall with classrooms. It was originally named “Memorial of the Clergy of the Diocese of Springfield.”

Brooks Concert Hall - The Fenwick Chapel, originally a student chapel from 1875-1924 and a Jesuit chapel space from 1925-1965, was renovated in the 1990s. After renovations were completed in 1994, the space was dedicated to Rev. John Brooks, S.J. who had been the College president since 1970 and led the College through many significant changes such as coeducation and the introduction of the Department of Music.

Campion House - Originally built for Fitton Academy in 1836, the structure was rebuilt between the late 1890s and early 1900s to be used as a Jesuit Residence. It was then converted to student housing in 1936. Since 1970 Campion House has been the residence for College chaplains.

Carlin Hall - Named after Rev. James Carlin, S.J., who played a huge role in the expansion of the College during his time as college president from 1918-1924. He originally named this building Loyola Hall, but the name was changed in 1941 to honor him.

Ciampi Hall (Jesuit Residence) - Built in 1991, as a Jesuit Residence, it was named after Anthony F. Ciampi, S.J., College president (1851-1854; 1857-1861; 1869-1873).

Clark Hall - Named after Rev. James Clark, S.J Clark Hall (along with Healy Hall) was opened in 1962. Rev. James Clark, S.J. taught mathematics and chemistry at Holy Cross and later served as president from 1861-1867.

Dinand Library - Rev. Joseph N. Dinand, S.J. was president of the College from 1911-1918 and 1924-1927. Known for his fundraising, his successor John Fox, S.J., named the new library after him. The Joshua and Leah Hiatt Wings were completed in 1979. Jacob Hiatt (H ‘73) was a benefactor and trustee of the College and the wings were dedicated in honor of his mother and father who were victims of the Holocaust.

Fieldhouse - A surplus airplane hanger purchased from Camp Endicott, RI after WWII, the fieldhouse served as a gymnasium and recreation center for the College until it was demolished in 2018 to make soom for a new three-story Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center.

Fenwick Hall - Fenwick’s main structure was built in 1843 followed by the east wing in 1846. In 1852, a fire plagued the main area and it had to be reconstructed in 1852. The two iconic spires were added sometime between 1868 and 1875. Before class sizes got too large, graduation ceremonies took place on Fenwick’s “Commencement Porch.”

Fitton Field - The field opened in 1905 after the land was leveled. The original stands were built in 1924 and renovated in 1986. The athletic field was named after Rev. James Fitton, who originally owned the property and ran an academy for young boys before donating it to Bishop Fenwick in 1842.

Haberlin Hall - Completed in 1959, and home to the sciences, this building was named after Monsignor Richard J. Haberlin (class of 1906). Haberlin was president of the General Alumni Association and made Holy Cross his beneficiary after his death in 1959. The building was renovated in 2010 as the second and final phase of the Integrated Science Complex project.

Hanselman Hall - Built in 1954, and paired with Lehy Hall, this residential building was named after Rev. Joseph F. Hanselman, S.J. who served as dean of students in the 1890s and later as College president from 1901-1906.

Hart Recreation Center/Luth Athletic Complex - The original structure, composed of a basketball court and hockey arena opened in 1975. It was built on top of the plot of land used to grow potatoes on the old campus farm. In 1983, a swimming pool, rowing tanks, training rooms and locker rooms were added. In 1998, a two-story fitness and wellness center was incorporated into the Hart Center design, funded by Park B. Smith and his wife, Carol. The construction of the Luth Athletic Complex in 2018 enhanced and expanded the Hart Center, adding more than 140,000 square feet and completing renovations to the original structure.

Healy Hall - Along with Clark Hall, the Healy Hall residential building opened in 1962. The building is named after Bishop James A. Healy. Born the son of an enslaved person on his father’s plantation in Georgia, Healy was educated in northern school and became one of Holy Cross’ first graduates and first valedictorian. (See Record Group 8.0 - Bishop James A. Healy Papers).

Hogan Campus Center - Henry M. Hogan, for whom the campus center was named, graduated from Holy Cross in 1918. The building was completed in 1967 and was renovated in 1995. As of 2020, the center contains offices, conference rooms, the ballroom, the campus bookstore, and dining options including CrossRoads (and the Pub), Cool Beans and the Lobby Shop.

Kimball Hall - The dining center opened in 1935 and originally housed much more than just a kitchen and boiler room. Kimball was also home to the post office, administrative offices, and auditorium. The building was named after Rev. Charles Kimball (1889-1934) who served as one of the College’s librarians and literature professors.

Lehy Hall - This residence hall, paired with Hanselman Hall, was built in 1954. Rev. John F. “Jeff” Lehy, S.J. served as president of the College from 1895-1901. He is best known for beginning to separate the college from its prep school roots and enhancing the academic program to meet contemporary standards.

Loyola Hall - Originally built as a Jesuit Residence in 1965, Loyola was converted into student housing in 1991. The building is named for Ignatius of Loyola who founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

Millard Art Center - The old Air Force/ROTC and storage areas were reconstructed to create the art center in 1993. The two buildings house classrooms and work space for the studio art section of the Visual Arts Department including a sculpture studio, ceramic kiln and 3D printer.

Brooks (Mulledy) Hall - This residence hall, originally named Mulledy hall, opened in 1966 and was named after the College’s first president Thomas F. Mulledy, S.J. He served in that role from 1843-1845. In 2016 the building was renamed Brooks-Mulledy and then renamed again in 2020 to Brooks Hall.

O’Kane Hall - While the building construction originally began in 1891, it stalled due to lack of funds. The building was finally completed in 1895 and named after the current College president at the time, Michael A. O’Kane, S.J. The iconic clock tower was added in 1994.

O’Neil Hall - To accommodate the growing need to sustain the College’s Biology Department and pre-med program, O’Neil Hall was built in 1951, allowing for additional classrooms. In 1959 it was voted on by the board of trustees to name the building after William F. O'Neil (class of 1907), a generous Holy Cross benefactor and founder of General Tire and Rubber Company.

Saint Joseph Chapel - Built to replace the student chapel in Fenwick Hall, the St. Joseph Chapel was completed in 1924. Designed by Charles Maginnis, the chapel also functioned as a memorial to all of those in the College community who were lost in World War I, especially Willian F. Davitt (class of 1907). The large stained glass windows were added in 1926. The lower space was converted into the Mary Chapel in 1955.

Stein Hall - Built in 1988 for the Economic and Modern Languages and Literature Departments, the structure was named after Edith Stein. Stein, born to Jewish parents, joined the Catholic church in 1922. Several years after joining the Carmelite nuns, she was killed by the Nazi’s in 1942. In 1998, she was canonized by Pope John Paul II.

Swords Hall - Built in 1985 to house the O’Callahan Science Library, Mathematics Department, and laboratory classrooms. It was named after Rev. Raymond J. Swords, S.J. who was a member of the class of 1938, a faculty member of Holy Cross’ mathematics department, and the College President from 1960-1970.

Wheeler Hall - Originally built to house both residential rooms and classrooms, the building was completed in 1939. It is named after Rev. John David Wheeler, S.J. who served Holy Cross in a variety of administrative roles until his death in 1935.

Williams Hall - Completed in 2003, Williams Hall is a dormitory containing 61 apartments. It was named after alum Edward Bennett Williams (class of 1941) to honor his generosity to the college.